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CUSD faces lawsuit after suicide of middle school student, parents say child was bullied
coronadotimes.com | September 20, 2025 | News

CUSD faces lawsuit after suicide of middle school student, parents say child was bullied

JAMS Sponsored Event - 2025 Shades of Mass Conference
jamsadr.com | September 4-6, 2025 | Event

JAMS Sponsored Event - 2025 Shades of Mass Conference

Syngenta closer to settling thousands of US paraquat lawsuits
thenewlede.org | August 13, 2025 | News

Syngenta closer to settling thousands of US paraquat lawsuits

Blackburn Backs Down on A.I. Moratorium Compromise
nytimes.com | June 30, 2025 | News

Blackburn Backs Down on A.I. Moratorium Compromise

Syngenta moving to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease
thenewlede.org | April 15, 2025 | Legal News

Syngenta moving to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease

Fulton County Jail Atlanta GA
fox5atlanta.com | April 7, 2025 | News

Tricia "CK" Hoffler Seeks Justice in Fulton County Jail Wrongful Death Case

Brian Bailey The National Black Lawyer Top 100 Texas
facebook.com | March 26, 2025 | Legal News

Brian Bailey has been named to The National Black Lawyers Top 100 list in the state of Texas

Ron Austin seeks accountability in Pitt's housing lawsuit
financialexpress.com | March 24, 2025 | News

Ron A. Austin Seeks Accountability in Pitt’s Housing Lawsuit

Deadline nearing for Revlon Hair Relaxer cancer claims
kvue.com | March 17, 2025 | Legal News

Deadline Nears for Revlon Hair Relaxer Cancer Claims

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Shades of Mass Co-Founder, Diandra “Fu” Debrosse Outlines Blueprint for Breaking the Diversity Barrier in Multidistrict Litigation

March 9, 2023
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The legal profession has made great strides over the last 15 years to address diversity and inclusion issues. But when it comes to representing plaintiffs…

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Trailblazing Minority Attorney Advocacy Group “Shades of Mass” to Host Conference in Atlanta to Help Increase Diversity in Leadership of Mass Tort Litigations

August 4, 2022
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The First Annual Shades of Mass Conference will bring together attorneys of color and allies to provide mentorship, advocacy, networking, and educational opportunities to help bridge the…

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